_i-am-fr0m-by-ferguson-amo.jpg "I AM FR0M... by Ferguson Amo from 21 february poem Video Screenshot Preview")
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✓ Published: 05-Jan-2021
✓ Published: 05-Jan-2021
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I am pleased to announce my first Solo exhibition of 24 Drawings and 2 Sculptures by Ferguson Amo. The exhibition, I AM FR0M..., will open on 21 January (Opening Reception Jan 23rd 6pm-8pm) at @kente_royal_gallery 2373 Adam Clayton Powell JR BLVD, New York, and remain on view until 6 February 2021.nn“The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated poem by Ferguson Amo inspired by the poem “WH3R3 I AM FR0M.”nnOver the course of the last three years, Ferguson Amo has developed a languag
I am pleased to announce my first Solo exhibition of 24 Drawings and 2 Sculptures by Ferguson Amo. The exhibition, I AM FR0M..., will open on 21 January (Opening Reception Jan 23rd 6pm-8pm) at @kente_royal_gallery 2373 Adam Clayton Powell JR BLVD, New York, and remain on view until 6 February 2021.nn“The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated poem by Ferguson Amo inspired by the poem “WH3R3 I AM FR0M.”nnOver the course of the last three years, Ferguson Amo has developed a languag
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